CFz2014 - quite an experience!
11 years ago
So, back from mine and
koumo's first ever convention, Confuzzled 2014!
In short I enjoyed the experience, found it entertaining and quite inspiring, and of course hanging out with some really great people was fantastic, though I struggled with anxiety quite a bit - to be expected I suppose!
Soon after I arrived on my birthday (wearing a huge badge), my day was made by
swandog, who I was already looking forward to meeting at the dealer's den, wishing me a happy birthday before I even realised it was she. So what a lovely start to the con! <3
Sat down in the lounge and within a short time I had a few awesome Leeds friends around such as
draconian12
wallymunster and
sterlingburd. These dudes in particular always made me and Koumo feel so welcome and looked after in such a big overwhelming place, and I'm super grateful! Always great hanging out with
raes_suits in between her shifts as crew (and once during). ^.^
mithea invited a bunch of us to a fantastic room party which was definitely a highlight. I would love to get the FA of various folk I met from there, if anyone could help me out. There were some I tried to remember the names of and failed/couldn't spell, hah.
It was lovely to meet properly for the first time
tyth
nineleaves and
keenyfox!
kisuneko debuted her stunning new suit, and we were all in absolute awe... Floki looks amazing!!
arcais was adorable as various characters too x)
Damnit I want to make so many suits now, haaaah.
Obtained a few pretty bits and bobs of art things at the den. I bought prints from
swandog and cute little badges/stickers from
miri
lapres and a few others. I think I'd really love to have a go at getting/sharing a table next time. There's loads of crafty things I'd love to offer.
Caught a couple of events too, which were variously informative/inspiring and entertaining. Though mostly it was nice just lazing around the bar areas with friends, and watching all the suiters acting about. ^.^
At the closing ceremony they announced next year's theme: Alice in Wonderland! And with such an early announcement everyone has the whole year to prepare - it's going to be amazing!!
koumo's first ever convention, Confuzzled 2014!In short I enjoyed the experience, found it entertaining and quite inspiring, and of course hanging out with some really great people was fantastic, though I struggled with anxiety quite a bit - to be expected I suppose!
Soon after I arrived on my birthday (wearing a huge badge), my day was made by
swandog, who I was already looking forward to meeting at the dealer's den, wishing me a happy birthday before I even realised it was she. So what a lovely start to the con! <3Sat down in the lounge and within a short time I had a few awesome Leeds friends around such as
draconian12
wallymunster and
sterlingburd. These dudes in particular always made me and Koumo feel so welcome and looked after in such a big overwhelming place, and I'm super grateful! Always great hanging out with
raes_suits in between her shifts as crew (and once during). ^.^
mithea invited a bunch of us to a fantastic room party which was definitely a highlight. I would love to get the FA of various folk I met from there, if anyone could help me out. There were some I tried to remember the names of and failed/couldn't spell, hah.It was lovely to meet properly for the first time
tyth
nineleaves and
keenyfox!
kisuneko debuted her stunning new suit, and we were all in absolute awe... Floki looks amazing!!
arcais was adorable as various characters too x)Damnit I want to make so many suits now, haaaah.
Obtained a few pretty bits and bobs of art things at the den. I bought prints from
swandog and cute little badges/stickers from
miri
lapres and a few others. I think I'd really love to have a go at getting/sharing a table next time. There's loads of crafty things I'd love to offer.Caught a couple of events too, which were variously informative/inspiring and entertaining. Though mostly it was nice just lazing around the bar areas with friends, and watching all the suiters acting about. ^.^
At the closing ceremony they announced next year's theme: Alice in Wonderland! And with such an early announcement everyone has the whole year to prepare - it's going to be amazing!!
FA+

*runs off wearing your purple wig* WHEEEE ^___^